Senior Manager

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What You'll Be Doing...
Verizon's Supply Chain Services is transforming and expanding the Global Strategic Sourcing Group and seeks
dynamic sourcing professionals with strong experience in sourcing, supplier negotiations, data gathering and analysis, and managing client and supplier relationships.
As the Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager, you will build collaborative relationships with our internal business partners as well as strategic relationships with our suppliers.
You will actively manage multiple, highly visible, time-sensitive activities.
You will interface with all levels of management and ensure the sourcing process aligns with Verizon's policies and goals.
You will partner with the
Network Real Estate Planning organization, as well as Sourcing, Finance, Contract Management and Legal teams.
You will serve as a trusted advisor to develop category strategies, objectives, and plans.
Main Objectives Of The Role
Negotiate and complete key strategic deals, including national master lease agreements, with our small and medium tower company partners for macros, site modifications, and small cells projects, managing all aspects of complex strategic sourcing processes.
Evaluate multiple variables to determine the best course during high-level negotiations, considering future rent impacts.
Assess and recommend ways to optimize the rent/lease portfolio to meet Verizon infrastructure build goals.
Partner with your business partner to create business case justifications for approval and execution of master lease agreements.
Manage expiration dates on existing master lease agreements, develop business cases for extensions/renegotiations, secure leadership approval, and ensure optimal outcomes for Verizon.
Negotiate contracts that support future network needs while reducing rent and lease expenses.
Lead cross-functional teams to develop Verizon's requirements and reach consensus on business deals.
Manage budgets, planning, and draft contract-related documents like SOWs, LOAs, RFPs, etc.
Partner on negotiations, conduct research, and provide benchmark data, including leading RFPs (RFQs or RFIs).
Understand ongoing priorities, challenges, and needs, managing expectations effectively.
Provide leadership, direction, and professional development to your team.
What We're Looking For...
You'll need to have:
Bachelor's degree and at least six years of relevant work experience.
Experience in strategic sourcing (indirect) with consulting services categories or related fields.
Experience in Real Estate Development/Negotiations, Municipal Approval Processes, and Construction.
Strong knowledge of capital and expense budgeting and implementation processes.
Willingness to travel.
Even Better If You Have
Project management experience in complex multi-project, multi-geography environments.
Strong analytical, data analysis, and supplier assessment skills.
Experience developing solutions to complex problems requiring creativity and flexibility.
Strong interpersonal and client service skills.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience influencing others.
Certifications such as CPSM, CPM, PMP, NCMA certifications, or a Juris Doctorate.
Where you'll be working
This is a hybrid role with a defined work location including remote work and office days as scheduled by your manager.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Equal Employment Opportunity
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.
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